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Your Fairytale
Who am I and Who can I become?
We are beloved spirit daughters of heavenly
parents.
We have a divine nature and destiny.
We have unique gifts and talents that will help us fulfill our destiny as daughters of God.
Knowing who we are gives our lives purpose and helps us make the right decisions.
Who Am I?
You Are A Daughter of God
I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High. Psalms 82:6
Your Heavenly Father is a King and that makes you a
Princess!
President Uchtdorf
“Sisters, we love you. We pray for you.
Be strong and of good courage. You are truly royal spirit daughters
of Almighty God. You are princesses, destined to become
queens. Your own wondrous story has already begun.
Your “once upon a time” is now.”
Who does the world say I am?Who do they tell me to become?
Photo illustrations by Nate Gines and Christina Smith
Truth, Lies, and Your Self-Worth
By Mindy Rae Freidman – Church Magazines, January 2014 New Era
A new year brings feelings of a fresh start and new hopes, but it also brings a wave of worldly
messages telling you that a new year requires a new you. These messages say that you can only be happy if you lose weight, get new clothes, find more friends, and so on. You hear these messages in the media, at school, and sometimes from those closest
to you.
The problem with these messages is that they’re not true.
World’s Lies vs. Gospel Truths
Elder Dallin Oaks has warned:
“When we choose to define ourselves by some characteristic
that is trivial in eternal terms...[we lose sight
of what is really important] This can lead us down the
wrong path and hinder our eternal progress”
If you follow the Lord & keep the Holy Ghost with you, it can help you feel
good about yourself more deeply & consistently than anything the world has to offer. Instead of trying to be what the world wants you to be, try living your life by the standards the Lord has set. His ways
never change, and you will never be unpopular to
Him.
Lie: Your Worth is determined by how you
look.
Truth: Following the Lord builds a sense of
Eternal worth
World’s Lies vs. Gospel Truths
As a teenager, you’re probably well aware of how you compare to your peers. You want to fit in and be your best, which often
means you want to be like someone else. When someone
seems better at something than you, you may feel like you’re
not good enough...One problem with this lie is that by tying your
self-worth to other people, you’re often comparing another person’s strength to one of your
weaknesses
The Lord wants you to be yourself, not someone else.
He knows that you & everyone on this earth have
strengths & weaknesses. Comparing yourself to
someone else doesn’t help you be better. Of course, it’s
important to improve yourself & to make goals,
but they should be based on doing your best, not
someone else’s.
Lie: Your worth comes from how you
compare to others.
Truth: Everyone has different gifts. You can feel
good about yourself no matter what your talents
are.
World’s Lies vs. Gospel Truths
Everywhere you look today, you will find promises of
happiness. Ads in magazines promise total bliss if you will
only buy a certain outfit, shampoo, or makeup. Certain media productions glamorize those who embrace evil or
who give in to base instincts. Often these same people are
portrayed as models of success & accomplishment.
In this world evil is portrayed as good & good as evil.
(President Uchtdorf)
: Live the standards in “For the Strength of
Youth.” These standards guide & direct you to
your “happily ever after.” “Happily ever after” is not something found only in fairy tales. You
can have it! It is available for you! But you must follow your
Heavenly Father’s [plan].
Lie: I can’t be happy unless I’m popular.
Truth: Following the Lord’s standards brings
true happiness on an eternal scale.
In the end, loving yourself is not bragging or
conforming to the world’s view of self-esteem. It’s about being who you are—a
unique child of God—& knowing that who you are is a good thing.
When you understand your eternal worth & you live in a way consistent with your divine
heritage, you will gain a lasting self-esteem that is better than anything the
world can offer.
Your True Self
President Thomas S. Monson has taught: “Your Heavenly Father loves you—each of you. That love never changes. It is not influenced by your appearance, by your possessions, or by the amount of money you have in your bank account. It is not changed by your talents and abilities. … God’s love is there for you whether or not you feel you deserve love. It is simply always there”
Changing your physical appearance or material possessions may make you feel better for a
little while, but it doesn’t really do anything to change
your worth or your eternal happiness.
You are a child of God. You already have infinite worth, and that does
not change.
Now that I know who I am and Whose I am,Who can I become?
Who can I become?
Read:D&C 84:37-38, D&C 88:107, D&C
132:20 How do these promises compare to the promises we receive from the world?
The Young Women’s Theme
We recite this theme each week. Do we really pay attention to the words? Let’s say it together and
make note of how it answers the two questions...
Who am I and Who can I become?
We are daughters of
God We are loved by Him. We stand as a witness
We can strengthen home & family
We will be prepared to make and keep covenants
We will receive the temple ordinances
We will enjoy exaltation
Who am I? Who can I become?
Your life has a great purpose
Knowing you are a beloved daughter of God blesses you and influences the decisions you
make.
Friends Standards Church activity Scripture reading Prayers Temple attendance Seminary School work/Grades Whether or not to have a
steady boyfriend
Modesty Chastity Repentance Mission College Marriage
What choices can we make now that will determine our “Happily Ever After?”
All fairytales are different
No two people are the same. Our fairytales will all be different. No matter how our story plays out, we must always
strive to follow the Lord’s path. We must never forget how much we are
loved.
...The day will come when you turn the final
pages of your own glorious story; there
you will read and experience the
fulfillment of those blessed and wonderful words: “And they lived happily ever after.” Of this I testify in the holy name of Jesus Christ,
amen.
Each week as we repeat the Young Women’s theme, may it
remind us of who we are & what we can become.
May we always remember we are important & of great worth to our Heavenly Father & our
Savior. As we journey through our personal fairytale, may we confront our challenges with
courage & faith.
May we be strong & stand up for what is right. With each
correct choice we make, we are one step closer to our “Happily
Ever After”
Video:Be Strong
I know who I am.